Calcata is a vestige of Italy’s distant medieval past that has been revived from near extinction and opened itself to embrace visitors who wish to experience the hidden energies and the uniqueness of this fun little village.
In the 1930’s Calcata was deemed unsafe and was condemned by the government in fear that the volcanic cliff upon which this village was built would crumble (similarly to Civita di Bagnoregio). Its residents left and resettled in the nearby Calcata Nuova (New Calcata).
If spirituality entices you along with meditative chants and riveting discussions with monks and nuns fascinate you, monasteries are your peaceful retreats. Housing monks and nuns, monasteries are a place to live in seclusion where the inhabitants explore faith. An array of religions has monasteries, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, where the people who chose this path believe in living humbly. The Greek root meaning of the term “monastery” itself signifies living alone. Not everyone can adopt such a lifestyle, albeit experiencing it for a while can bestow peace to the soul. This is a guide to remote monasteries on earth.
